GPU not booting up.
GPU not booting up.
I’m experiencing a problem with my desktop where it often starts up but the GPU remains inactive. I see no display, though audio works fine, which is confirmed by the Windows boot-up sound. A white VGA indicator also appears on the motherboard, suggesting a potential GPU-related issue since everything boots except the graphics card.
Additionally, I know that when the system boots with an image, the GPU starts spinning the fans. If the GPU fails to spin the fans after turning on the power, it indicates the PC will boot without an image.
I’ve already tried reseating the GPU and replacing it in the PCIe slot, but the problem continues. I’m leaving my full build details below:
- AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-Core Turbo 5.2GHz
- Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB GDDR6
- ATX MSI Pro B650-P WiFi
- RAM Kingston Fury Beast RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5-5600MHz 1R CL36
- Nox Hummer X650W 80 PLUS Gold Full Modular
- SSD M.2 2280 Crucial P3 1TB 3D NAND NVMe
I’m considering resetting the CMOS and updating the BIOS, as this seems to be a rare occurrence—about every ten boots, around five cases show this behavior.
When using an integrated graphics processor, detach the GPU and activate the built-in graphics feature, then link the monitor to the motherboard port.
I just completed that. I didn't even take out the GPU, I just connected an HDMI on the motherboard, but the GPU wouldn't boot. When I tried to plug in the HDMI, the PC started up and displayed an image, though the RX6700XT isn't there at all. It seems like it never existed. In the task manager, only AMD Radeon Graphics appear, which is strange. What a weird situation...
Did you refresh the GPU driver following the BIOS update? While your PC remains linked to the built-in graphics, consider applying the latest driver for your GPU. After restarting, reconnect your GPU and enter the BIOS settings, configuring it to boot from your GPU. Observe the results.
It could make sense to upgrade to a more robust PSU with greater capacity. An 850 Watt unit might be a good choice. I’ve used 1000 Watt PSUs before without any problems. The decision is yours. If you know someone with a higher wattage PSU, it might be worth considering. This could be helpful depending on your CPU setup. Just a thought.